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CVE-2017-5638

Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

9.8
CVSS
100.0%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
100.0%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
Yes
Ransomware use
2021-11-03
Added
→ 0.0 pts
30-day EPSS trend

MITRE ATT&CK techniques

How this vulnerability maps to adversary behaviour, from the Center for Threat-Informed Defense's public CVE→ATT&CK mappings. Use it to check whether your detections already cover the technique.

TechniqueNameRelationship
T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application exploitation technique
T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter primary impact
T1005 Data from Local System secondary impact

Summary

Apache Struts Jakarta Multipart parser allows for malicious file upload using the Content-Type value, leading to remote code execution.

Affected software

Vendor: Apache  ·  Product: Struts

Weakness types (CWE):

CWE-20

What to do

This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.

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Sources: CISA KEV catalog · NVD · FIRST EPSS · MITRE ATT&CK® · CTID Mappings Explorer

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